The Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center (NAVSUP FLC) Norfolk Regional Supply Office (RSO)/Aviation Support Detachment (ASD) Norfolk reported Aug. 17 they have completed building pack-up kits for helicopters in preparation for the 2016 hurricane season.

According to Regional Supply Officer Norfolk Lt. Cmdr. Jesus Garzon, the kits are prepared for both MH-53 and H-60 helicopters and are filled with repairable and consumable items they would use if called upon to provide hurricane relief.

"These kits are mobile warehouses comprised of parts compatible to the specific aircraft assigned to the specific mission," Garzon explained. "They are sent out with the detachment when the mission takes the detachment beyond immediate support."

He further explained they can support for anywhere from two weeks to a month, or for longer deployments of upwards of six months.

"These mobile pack-up kits keep the aircraft flying at the highest state of readiness, keeping the missions on track when reach-back is limited," he added. "The PUKs provide immediate parts support for material that would otherwise have to be shipped or received from the Navy's supply defense depots."

The pack-up kits are filled with supplies with a combined value of approximately $40 million.

NAVSUP Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk, one of eight fleet logistics centers under NAVSUP Global Logistics Support (GLS), provides operational logistics, business and support services to fleet, shore and industrial commands of the Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and other joint and allied forces. Services include contracting, regional transportation, fuel, material management, household goods movement support, postal and consolidated mail, warehousing, global logistics and husbanding, hazardous material management, and integrated logistics support.

NAVSUP GLS provides global logistics for a global Navy. The organization is made up of more than 6,300 military and civilian logistics professionals operating from 105 locations worldwide, providing an extensive array of integrated global logistics and contracting services to Navy, Marine Corps, joint operational units, and allied forces across all warfare enterprises.

A component of the Naval Supply Systems Command headquartered in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, NAVSUP GLS is part of a worldwide logistics network of more than 22,500 military and civilian personnel providing combat capability through logistics.

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